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There's just one week left to see if you qualify for free or low-cost private health insurance

There's just one week left to see if you qualify for free or low-cost private health insurance

If you are uninsured, you may qualify for significant subsidies to help pay for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace.

5 years ago
'We're putting a lot of families at risk': 7.5 million Americans will lose unemployment benefits next month

'We're putting a lot of families at risk': 7.5 million Americans will lose unemployment benefits next month

Andrew Stettner, a senior fellow at The Century Foundation, is sounding the alarm about the consequences of ending the benefits next month.

5 years ago
Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget plan would extend major relief to families with children

Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget plan would extend major relief to families with children

"The Finance Committee is going to extend tax cuts for families with [kids], working adults and caregivers for as long as possible," said Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore.

5 years ago
Democrats' spending plan could make free college a reality

Democrats' spending plan could make free college a reality

President Biden promised to make community college tuition-free. Now Senate Democrats are putting a plan into place.

5 years ago
Medicare expansion and a lower eligibility age are included in Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget plan

Medicare expansion and a lower eligibility age are included in Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget plan

Senate Democrats have released the text of their $3.5 trillion budget resolution, which includes proposed modifications to Medicare.

5 years ago
SpaceX is buying satellite data start-up Swarm, in a rare acquisition by Elon Musk's space company

SpaceX is buying satellite data start-up Swarm, in a rare acquisition by Elon Musk's space company

SpaceX is merging with satellite data start-up Swarm Technologies, in a rare deal by Elon Musk's space company.

5 years ago
Bitcoin retakes $46,000 as rebound continues

Bitcoin retakes $46,000 as rebound continues

Bitcoin climbed to its highest level since May as the Senate debated the details of crypto reporting rules over the weekend.

5 years ago
Here’s how much workers say they will need to feel financially secure in retirement

Here’s how much workers say they will need to feel financially secure in retirement

When it comes to retirement, the big question most savers face is how much is enough? A survey finds that for many, $500,000 is the magic number.

5 years ago
Wall Street's top analysts believe these stocks could be long-term winners

Wall Street's top analysts believe these stocks could be long-term winners

TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, like Square and Twilio.

5 years ago
These legislative proposals may affect your wallet. What to watch for this fall

These legislative proposals may affect your wallet. What to watch for this fall

As the Senate wraps up before recess, some bills and proposals may resurface this fall or next year. Experts decipher which ones may make it through Congress.

5 years ago
College students used Instagram to sell face masks and other products during the pandemic

College students used Instagram to sell face masks and other products during the pandemic

Youth unemployment skyrocketed during the pandemic. Some crafty college students turned to side hustles to make money — and they used Instagram to advertise.

5 years ago
Op-ed: Sometimes it's just worth paying someone to handle various tasks and chores

Op-ed: Sometimes it's just worth paying someone to handle various tasks and chores

If you can afford to hire someone to perform some services for you, you can see benefits ranging from better health to more free time.

5 years ago
Schools weigh vaccine and mask mandates as students prepare to return

Schools weigh vaccine and mask mandates as students prepare to return

Most schools plan to be fully in person in the fall, although the country remains divided on masking and vaccination requirements.

5 years ago
Renters are behind on $3,700 in rent, on average. In some places, it's much more

Renters are behind on $3,700 in rent, on average. In some places, it's much more

How much renters were set back by the pandemic varies sharply between states and counties.

5 years ago
Biden extends payment pause for student loan borrowers through January

Biden extends payment pause for student loan borrowers through January

The 42 million Americans with student debt will not have to resume their payments until February, according to an announcement Friday by the White House.

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